Safety-focused professional methodical about evaluating and optimizing worker conditions through use of strategic monitoring programs. Vigilant and analytical in isolating and addressing different concerns. Detail-oriented inspector with good multitasking and recordkeeping abilities.
Work History
Production Safety Representative
Vigilant EHS Solutions/Contracted To Apple TV
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - Current
-Supports client health, safety and environmental programs for motion picture and TV productions. This includes compliance programs to meet regulatory requirements and directing consulting efforts for client.
- Manage environmental, health & safety consulting service for client productions
- Evaluate production concepts, scripts, pitches, etc., for safety and environmental concerns and risks
- Mitigate safety concerns by working directly with Production Executives, Producers, Unit Production Managers and other production staff
- Work directly with Production in planning and execution phase of all filming assessing safety and environmental needs, securing appropriate vendors, and traveling to remote locations as required
- Attend production technical scouts and production meetings
- Develop and distribute Production Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and other production safety and environmental guidelines
- Lead and mentor other production safety professionals in skills development and effectiveness
- Evaluate production sets, stages and locations for safety and environmental issues
- Recommend corrective actions and assists productions in implementation
- Respond to, and investigate production emergencies, incidents and accidents
- Coordinate production employee environment, health & safety training
- Drive value though improving safety culture via increased safety awareness, program improvements, and reducing injuries
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with industry safety organizations, representatives and governmental regulatory agencies
Health and Safety Supervisor
Vigilant EHS Solutions
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - 09.2021
· Advise production on COVID-19 best practices in health and safety
· Lead COVID-19 health and safety planning in workplace according to legal guidelines
· Determine requirements needed for each department to comply with guidelines
· Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to regulations
· Ensure required health compliance training for all crew, talent, etc. is provided
· Establish on-set network of crew members to assist with implementation and monitoring of program
· Work with all departments to ensure that staffing is in place to ensure key entry, egress and traffic flow areas are secure
· Review prep and shooting schedules to ensure required social distancing procedures (pods, teams, etc.) are in place
· Work with departments to implement social distancing protocols for office/workspaces
· Ensure employee screening protocols are in place
· Order and distribute supplies (PPE, disinfectants, etc.)
· Enforce Studio policies and protocols on-set in conjunction with production management
· Manage staffing and supplies for cleaning and disinfecting including cleaning vendors
· Provide reports to production management regarding concerns, violations, and compliance
· Work closely with Set Medic
· Stay current on new developments in health and safety to improve quality and efficacy of production processes
Director
Gadsden Regional Occupational Health Clinic
Gadsden, AL
02.2010 - 03.2013
-Interacts with all levels within organization to promote and provide compliant occupational health and safety services.
-Ensure regular audits, compliance, and/or best practices of all occupational health and safety services. This requires regular communication with management teams to ensure alignment on occupational health and safety requirements, risk assessments, priorities, gaps, and compliance issues. Best practices in occupational health and safety will require continuous improvement and benchmarking initiatives.
-Directs development, implementation, assessment and review of occupational health and safety programs and supporting educational programs to meet applicable state, federal, and OSHA requirements. Programs include, but are not limited to, injury and exposure prevention, ergonomics, respiratory protection, PPE, fit testing and vaccinations.
-Responsible for establishing, tracking, and reporting metrics reflecting impact of occupational health and safety and report program outcomes to respective committees and management.
-Manage and conduct FIT testing throughout organization as needed.
-Implement training program and monitor infection control practices including but not limited to sterilization, blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, etc.
-Implement and manage Infection Control Subcommittee and initiatives.
-Lead and direct Safety Committee in accomplishing health and safety initiatives
-Manage all OSHA required training for organization.
-Responsible for follow-up of incidents involving needle sticks and on job exposures and works in conjunction with Human Resources for Worker’s Compensation reporting and compliance.
-Secures and tracks completion of Hepatitis B Forms and provides to Human Resources for timely filing.
-Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions.
-Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors of Gadsden Regional Occupational Health Clinic Service Standards and Core Behaviors.
-Performs other duties as assigned when appropriate.
-Adheres to HIPAA guidelines set forth in Clinic policies and procedures.
Occupational Health and Safety Nurse
Redmond Occupational Health
Rome, GA
01.2007 - 03.2008
-Provided safety training and education to employees (HAZMAT, fall protection, forklift safety, confined space, fire protection, electrical, required OSHA trainings)
-Conduct monthly safety meetings and safety inspections, reporting any actions needed correcting for unsafe finds
-Provide audio testing, hearing protection training, vision screening, urine drug testing, respirator fit testing
-Certified Workers Compensation Manager for facility
-Provided return to work assessments and physicals
-Maintain OSHA log for injury and illness
Occupational Health and Safety/Nurse
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Gadsden, AL
01.2000 - 12.2001
-Conducted pre-employment physicals
-Investigate injuries and illnesses. Treat injuries and illnesses
-Investigate safety violations in rubber manufacturing plant and monitor timeline of corrections
-Provide OSHA training for new employees and annually
-Conduct pulmonary function testing, audiometric and vision exams
-Maintain OSHA log for injury and illness
OSHA Safety Technician/Occupational Health and Safety/Nurse
Fruit Of The Loom
Leesburg, AL
09.1994 - 06.1998
-Trained new hires and annually all required OSHA training in textile/manufacturing plant (Air quality, hearing protection, confined space entry, fall protection, forklift certification/training, fire safety, electrical safety, LOTO training)
-Maintained ergonomic and safety programs
-Maintained wellness program
-Conduct monthly safety meeting
-Inspect manufacturing plant for safety issues/violation and notify departments of corrections needed. Follow up to ensure violations were corrected
-Perform audiometric testing, pulmonary function testing and vision testing
-Perform urine drug testing and breath alcohol testing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
08.1992
Skills
CPR Certified
Accident Prevention
Safe Work Methods
Responding to Emergencies
Dangerous Conditions Elimination
Incident Investigation
SOP Development
Industry Standards and Regulations
Hazardous Waste and Disposal
Supporting Audits
Best Practices and Standards
Emergency Protocol
Occupational Safety
Hazard Risk Management
Risk Identification
Health and Safety Regulations
Safety Inspections
OSHA Standards and Codes
Emergency Preparedness
Certification
OSHA 30, Occupational Health and Safety Administration
EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Fall Protection Competent Person, 3M Safety Training - Expires September, 2023
OSHA/DOT 24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Fire Safety Officer Training
OSHA Aerial Boom Lift Training
Genie Lift Training
Basic Rigging Principles
Blasting Area Safety
Walking Working Surfaces Slips Training
Welding, Cutting & Brazing (Hotwork Hazards) Training
Shipping Dangerous Goods Transporting Hazardous Materials Training
Hazard Recognition Training
Accident Investigation Training
Certificates available upon request along with other lists of trainings
Timeline
Production Safety Representative
Vigilant EHS Solutions/Contracted To Apple TV
09.2021 - Current
Health and Safety Supervisor
Vigilant EHS Solutions
12.2020 - 09.2021
Director
Gadsden Regional Occupational Health Clinic
02.2010 - 03.2013
Occupational Health and Safety Nurse
Redmond Occupational Health
01.2007 - 03.2008
Occupational Health and Safety/Nurse
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
01.2000 - 12.2001
OSHA Safety Technician/Occupational Health and Safety/Nurse
Fruit Of The Loom
09.1994 - 06.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
OSHA 30, Occupational Health and Safety Administration
EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Fall Protection Competent Person, 3M Safety Training - Expires September, 2023
OSHA/DOT 24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Fire Safety Officer Training
OSHA Aerial Boom Lift Training
Genie Lift Training
Basic Rigging Principles
Blasting Area Safety
Walking Working Surfaces Slips Training
Welding, Cutting & Brazing (Hotwork Hazards) Training
Shipping Dangerous Goods Transporting Hazardous Materials Training
Hazard Recognition Training
Accident Investigation Training
Certificates available upon request along with other lists of trainings
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